Thursday, September 15, 2011

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale is the second
pumpkin ale that I've reviewed this year. My first review of this
style was on Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale. For the most part, I
enjoyed Weyerbacher's version; however, I was hoping for a little
less spice and a lot more pumpkin.

This is Dogfish Head's best selling
seasonal beer. You can find it in 22 states from September to
November.

Appearance

Gets you in the fall mood.

This poured a beautiful orange,
honey-like color. The body was very clear with moderate carbonation.
The one figure head was light brown that vanished pretty quickly.

Appearance: 4/5

Aroma

A mellow smelling pumpkin ale.

The nose on this was very mellowed out.
I got hints of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg. Unlike in the
Weyerbacher, the pumpkin smell dominated the cinnamon.

Aroma:7/10

Taste

Tasty.

The taste is where Dogfish Head
separates itself from Weyerbacher. The organic brown sugar which
isn't part of the Weyerbacher recipe, blended well with the spices
and carbonation. You got a smooth spice taste in the front, followed
by a nice pumpkin flavor in the back. The mild carbonation combined
with the oily texture enhanced the taste of the cinnamon and pumpkin.

8/10

Overall

I personally liked this one more than
Weyerbacher's pumpkin ale. The taste was a lot more balanced with the
pumpkin and spices. I'm more likely to pick up a four pack of
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale due to its drinkability. If you have tried
both, then tell me which one you like better.